Price range: $685.00 through $1,069.00
The STIHL MSA 161 T Battery Chainsaw is an exceptionally lightweight and powerful top-handle cordless chainsaw, designed for professional arborists for precision work in tree crowns. It delivers significantly increased cutting performance compared to the MSA 160 T, with a highly efficient EC motor ensuring quiet, emissions-free, and low-vibration operation. Its compact design and ergonomic balance make it ideal for intricate and sustained work at height.
Power Source: 36V AP Battery System
Standard Bar Length: 10″ or 12″ (25 or 30 cm)
Weight: 2.1 kg (tool only)
Key Features: Professional Top Handle, EC Motor, Quick Chain Tensioning, Quiet Operation
The STIHL MSA 161 T Battery Chainsaw is a premier professional top-handle cordless chainsaw, engineered for the most demanding and precise tasks encountered by arborists and tree care specialists. Its design prioritizes lightness, balance, and agility, making it the perfect tool for intricate in-tree work such as crown reduction, deadwood removal, and precision pruning, especially in noise-sensitive environments.
Powered by a highly efficient and durable STIHL EC motor, the MSA 161 T delivers exceptional cutting performance, significantly surpassing its predecessor, the MSA 160 T, in power and speed. This 36V Lithium-Ion AP Battery System provides instant start-up, consistent power delivery, and emissions-free operation. A standout feature is STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning, allowing for tool-free and rapid adjustment of the saw chain, which saves time and effort during operations. The effective anti-vibration system minimizes fatigue during prolonged periods of use. Further practical details include a transparent oil tank for easy monitoring of fluid levels and a robust metal bumper spike for precise control when biting into wood. Its quiet operation makes it suitable for urban and residential areas, ensuring a professional and respectful working environment.
Specifications
Power Source: Battery (36V AP System)
Engine Type: EC Motor (Brushless)
Standard Bar Length: 10 inches or 25 cm (also commonly available with 12 inches / 30 cm)
Standard Chain Type: STIHL 1/4″ Picco Micro 3 (PM3) Saw Chain
Weight (without battery): 2.1 kg
Recommended Battery: STIHL AP 200 or AP 300
Run Time (with AP 200 battery): Up to 42 min
Max Wood Diameter: Up to 12 inches or 30 cm
Features: Professional Top Handle, Quick Chain Tensioning, QuickStop Super Chain Brake, Anti-vibration System, Metal Bumper Spike, Tool-free Oil Cap, Transparent Oil Tank
Available Locations: Stihl Shop Botany, Stihl Shop Te Rapa
Welcome to STIHL Shop Te Rapa, your go-to destination for all things outdoor power equipment right here in Hamilton. Conveniently located next to The Base, we’re proud to be Hamilton & the Waikato’s trusted Stihl experts.
At STIHL Shop Te Rapa, we offer both Hamilton & the Waikato’s most extensive range of outdoor power equipment.
Welcome to STIHL Shop Te Rapa, your go-to destination for all things outdoor power equipment right here in Hamilton. Conveniently located next to The Base, we’re proud to be Hamilton & the Waikato’s trusted Stihl experts.
At STIHL Shop Te Rapa, we offer both Hamilton & the Waikato’s most extensive range of outdoor power equipment.
39 Te Kowhai East Rd,
Burbush,
Hamilton
16H Bishop Dunn Place,
Botany Downs,
Auckland
